Loretta Ann Hill Smith Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Loretta Ann Hill Smith of Gatesville, North Carolina is shared. Loretta Ann, born on September 20, 1938, passed away on June 19, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Frederick Parker "Freddie" Smith, Jr.; and her parents, Thomas M. Hill and Elizabeth Langston Hill. She is survived by: her daughters, Kim S. Dilday (Robert Earl) of Gatesville and Deborah S. Powell (Ronnie) of Corapeake; her brothers, Thomas M. "Tommy" Hill (Nancy) of Smithfield, VA and Dana W. Hill of Gates; her grandsons, Brian Riddick (Ashley), Andy Riddick (Morgan), Dustin Dilday (Lita), Scott Powell (Divya) and Josh Powell (Nicole); her great grandchildren, Brandon, Logan, Ashley, Lyric, Bristyl, Addison, Emma, Raylen, Riley, Brinley and Surya; her great great grandchildren, Sailor, Easton, Baker, Carter and Colton; and her uncle Douglas Hill (Jacqueline) of Knoxville, TN..
Flowers are welcomed, or contributions in her memory may be directed to Gatesville United Methodist Church, c/o Barbara Crawford, P.O. Box 134, Gatesville, NC 27938 or one's favorite charity.
